The most appearances is by Kevin Mealamu (164)The most points scored is by Adrian Cashmore (619)The most tries scored is by Doug Howlett (55)

The Blues were formed in 1996. They represent the New Zealand Rugby Provincial Unions of Auckland, Northland and North Harbour.

In 2017 they play 7 home games against the Highlanders, Bulls, Western Force, Hurricanes, Cheetahs, Chiefs & Reds. They play 8 away games against the Rebels, Chiefs, Crusaders, Highlanders, Brumbies, Waratahs, Stormers & Sunwolves.

They finished in 11th position at the end of the 2016 round-robin stages.

They have finished in the top 6 of the round-robin stages of the Super competition 10 times out of 21 years. Their worst finish was 14th out of 15 in 2015.

In the play-offs they have featured in 4 finals, winning 3 times in 1996, 1997 & 2003.

Their average finishing position is 6.86.

They have had one season (including the play-offs) - 1997 - where they were undefeated (although it included one draw).

They are 9th on the New Zealand TAB fixed odds to win the competition @ NZ$16.On Centre Bet (Aus) they are picked 7th= @ A$17.

Testimonial

It gives me great pleasure to write this character reference about this website. There would not be a person in this country who doesn’t know that rugby is the national game of New Zealand. The passion runs deep and the profile and exposure of the sport is without peer. A fair chunk of our heroes come from the game and nothing affects the mental psychology of the people more than rugby. Not even politics.

Because of this rich feeling, discussions in society are often based around the game and on the players involved. Memories tend to play tricks on people. They can fade and forget and get things muddled up. For nearly 90 years New Zealand rugby enthusiasts have been superbly served by the Rugby Almanack. It remains the definitive source of information from each season despite the advancement of technology.

However, we must accept that technology has advanced and like rugby, we therefore need to embrace the good that comes with that change. www.rugbyhistory.co.nz is the best rugby history site that is available. It provides comprehensive records of the All Blacks, all the Super rugby sides and most impressively of all, places a large emphasis on the national provincial competition, which remains such a crucial part of the fabric in New Zealand.

Kery Geertson’s dedication to this growing rugby treasure can not be denied. It continues to grow, mature and impress. To paraphrase the late, great Terry McLean www.rugbyhistory.co.nz should be stored as a favourite website for every rugby lover; it provides facts and fairness and hours of one of life’s greatest pleasures – browsing.